Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-163
Referral of violations
Operative Text
Whenever it is determined that the conditions of a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or premises is in violation of any applicable code which is not provided for by this chapter or which is provided for by a higher standard of such other law, code, ordinance or regulation, as provided in § 12-5 , such condition or violation shall be referred to the appropriate authority.
Section 12-163 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances establishes a cross-referral mechanism for housing violations. When a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or premises is found to violate a code that falls outside the scope of Chapter 12, or where another law sets a higher standard than Chapter 12, the violation is directed to whichever authority has jurisdiction over that other code. This provision ensures that no violation slips through the cracks simply because it is governed by a different regulatory body.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-163, a property owner or manager should be aware that a housing inspection may result in a referral to a separate regulatory authority if the identified condition is governed by a code outside Chapter 12 or by a stricter standard under another law. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal codes—not just Chapter 12—so that a cross-referral does not trigger additional enforcement proceedings. Keeping records of inspections, repairs, and correspondence with multiple agencies is a practice commonly associated with operators who manage multi-code compliance effectively.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-163 means that if an inspector identifies a condition in your dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit that falls under a different or stricter code than Chapter 12, the matter is supposed to be forwarded to the agency that has authority over that code. Tenants who believe a violation has not been properly referred to the appropriate authority may contact the Village of Tuckahoe or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand which agency should be handling the issue. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint directly with the relevant agency or raising the unreferred violation as part of a broader housing complaint process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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